Master Goal Setting

83% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February.

After years of setting ambitious goals only to
abandon them, I discovered something interesting:

The most successful people don’t count on motivation.

Instead, they use proven frameworks that make
success automatic.

4 goal-setting frameworks that actually work:

1. CLEAR Framework (h/t Adam Kreek)
↳ Get your team rowing in the same direction
↳ Stop chasing everything. Focus on fewer, better goals
↳ Connect goals to what truly motivates you
and your team
↳ Break big dreams into bite-sized steps
↳ Be willing to adjust when reality hits

2. Backward Goal-Setting (h/t Stephen Covey)
↳ Start with the end clearly in mind
↳ Map out every milestone needed to get there
↳ Break each milestone into specific actions
↳ Set clear deadlines for everything
↳ Begin with the very first step TODAY

3. The 5-3-1 Model
↳ Set ONE bold 5-year vision that excites you
↳ Define THREE annual targets that move you closer
↳ Check alignment QUARTERLY and course-correct
↳ Share your vision often to build team enthusiasm
↳ Stay agile. Pivot fast when something’s not working

4. Three Wins Method (h/t Peter Drucker)
↳ Identify 3 meaningful “wins” to achieve each day
↳ Write them down to stay laser-focused
↳ Prioritize your best energy for these wins
↳ Reflect on progress every evening
↳ Make it a daily habit

One final thought:

Goals not written down are just wishes.
And frameworks without action are just theory.